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| Written by Thomas Paine, it was one of the most influential pamphlets of the American Revolution. It encouraged American's to be consistant in their support of the rebellion against England and argued for the superiority of a republic over a manarchy. Coincided with the idea of "republicanism". |
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| The first major battle of the war.The hill where the Battle of Bunker Hill took place where the redcoats stormed the hill to take it. The colonists held off the first two attacks before it was captured because of their short supply of ammunition. Redcoats won with unacceptable losses. It was also followed by the Olive Branch Petition that was denied by the King. |
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Saratoga was the turning point of the war.
Took place in NY
Was a major victory for the colonists and it gained them France's alliance
Burgoyne was forced to surrender |
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| The last major battle of the American Revolution where the American's attacked Cornwallis's army by sea. Cornwallis was cornered and forced to surrender |
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| an american general who led the troops in the Battle of Bunker Hill the hill was taken with unacceptable losses. He was also suppose to back up burgoyne's men from NY should they need it |
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Declaration of Independence
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A resolution sparked majorly by Richard Henry Lee tht was transcribed by Thomas Jefferson.
Getting reluctant colonists on board
Explaining the colonists' position on the purpose of government
Listing the colonists' grievances against King George III to show the legitimacy of their actions to others
To encourage foreign nations to help them
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| Second Continental Congress |
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The second Congress managed the colonial war effort
and moved incrementally towards independence, adopting the United States Declaration of Independence.
By raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties. |
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| 16% of population. Least numerous in New England |
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British formally recognized the independence of U.S
Florida is given to Spain
The Loyalists were to no longer be prosecuted
Formally ended the war
Established boundaries
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British general with many futile operations in virginia. Fell back to the Chesapeake Bay and went right into a trap at Yorktown when washington marched on him aided by the french coming by sea. He surredered his entire force |
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| He later defected and joined the British |
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| British General with no military genious he was in charge men waiting in New York to aid Burgoyne and give support. |
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